Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are colossal quartzite statues and an archaeological site in Luxor. This site is one of the 72 most looked-up sights in Egypt on this website and ranks 25th among the country's most looked-up sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Luxor varies throughout the year. The warmest months are June, July, and August, when daily highs reach 40 °C. The coolest period is between January and February, with daily lows around 8 °C. Rainfall is minimal, with only about 1 mm recorded in January, October, and December.
To reach the site, you can fly into Luxor International Airport, which is 11 km away. The site is located 499 km from Cairo. While visiting, you can also see the Ramesseum, which is 0.8 km away, Deir el-Medina, 1.3 km away, the Tomb of Nefertari, 1.8 km away, the Theban Necropolis, 1.8 km away, or Deir el-Bahari, 1.9 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 40 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 23 | 28 | 34 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 34 | 28 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
